Author: Rhys Gregory

JD, the leading retailer of sports, fashion and lifestyle brands is set to launch a new store in Swansea. The ‘King of Trainers’ will officially welcome consumers to its new store at Morfa Shopping Park from Thursday 19th September. JD will ensure local residents and shoppers are provided with their fix of all their favourite brands including Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Under Armour, re-enforcing its ranking as the leading trainer and sports fashion retailer in the UK. The new premise transforms a 7,529 sq. ft retail space, enabling JD to continue to serve its fans in Swansea and…

On the back of the Welsh Government’s latest push to attract STEM expertise to Wales, 27 schools in South Wales are set to become launchpads for creating a future workforce of engineers — in a programme led by Coleg Gwent. The further education college has announced that 22 additional South Wales schools will benefit from engineering education projects (HiVEs). The announcement follows the success of four HiVE hubs and one mini HiVE already in operation at Ysgol Gyfun Tredegar, Ebbw Fawr Learning Community, Abertillery Learning Community, Brynmawr Foundation School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg. With thanks to funding from the…

In a bid to raise money for BBC Children in Need, founders of Millbrook Dairy, David Evans and Kevin Beer, are driving a Tuk-Tuk adorned with a giant wedge of cheese from their headquarters in Bideford, Devon to the Orkney Islands in Scotland, covering 1,600 miles and making 29 stops along the way. One special stop in Wales was visiting the nation’s largest co-operative dairy, South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC), in Pwllheli on Sunday 15thSeptember. Shon Jones of SCC said, “It was a great sight watching them arrive. As master cheese graders, they had the opportunity to meet our team, taste…

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is partnering up again with PAW Patrol® to raise important funds for the charity. ‘PAW® Patrol on a Stroll’, inspired by the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon and Milkshake!, encourages young families and nurseries to participate in a sponsored walk throughout the month of October. All ages are welcome to join in the fun. Dogs Trust, who rehome around 11,000 dogs each year and have a rehoming centre in Bridgend and Cardiff, are encouraging young families and nurseries to become their favourite…

A 33-year-old man has sadly died following a collision near Mold on Tuesday September 10th. Shortly after 2pm on Tuesday September 10th police were called to a report of a collision involving a car and a motorbike on the A541at Rhydymwyn near to the junction with B5123. The rider of the motorbike who was from Flintshire, was airlifted to Aintree hospital, and sadly died on Thursday September 12th. The man’s family are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer. The coroner has been informed. Inspector Iwan Roberts of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with…

A Famous Denbighshire bird colony has celebrated its 20th anniversary with another successful season for protecting the rare summer visitors. This year marks the 20th year Denbighshire Countryside Service has managed the Little Tern colony at Gronant Dunes. The site is the largest breeding colony found in Wales. It is known internationally as it contributes to over 10 percent of the entire UK breeding population as well as supplementing other colonies. Little Terns spend the winter in Africa, they arrived at the dunes in May to breed on the shingled beach in a protected site prepared in April by Countryside…

The brand-new Fairwater Community Campus has accomplished its topping out milestone, as construction reaches the highest point at the new£110m pioneering education campusin Fairwater. Funded by Cardiff Council and Welsh Government, the new development is the city’s largest in scale and investment of Cardiff’s education developments to be delivered under the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The scheme includes the construction of three new build schools for Cantonian High School, Riverbank School and Woodlands High School,all situated on the single site in Fairwater. To mark the milestone, Cardiff Council’s Leader, Cllr Huw Thomas and Cardiff’s Cabinet Member for Education Cllr…

Specsavers’ decision to expand into larger premises in Haverfordwest is further proof of the confidence of businesses in the future of the County Town. That was the message from Pembrokeshire County Council Deputy Leader Cllr Paul Miller to news that the leading optometry company will move to larger premises at the Riverside Shopping Centre. Specsavers has signed a lease with the Council to expand into the building previously occupied by Boots and Poundland. The additional space will allow for 14 examination rooms fitted with state-of-the-art technology that will enable Specsavers to provide more enhanced sight, contact lens and audiology services…

Important Welsh Government funding has been secured to help progress a significant flood alleviation scheme at Arfryn Terrace in Tylorstown – to invest in further protection measures for the community in the years to come. The community around Arfryn Terrace experienced flooding events in 2021 and 2023, and the Council has since undertaken a series of activities towards reducing future flood risk. These included advanced works last year at Park Street – to reduce surface water flooding and deliver a knock-on improvement for nearby streets including Arfryn Terrace and Brynheulog Terrace. A full list of the Council’s recent local activity…

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced its 2025 events schedule, which includes a wide range of engaging events designed to provide something for everyone. Events are invaluable to our community in order to drive footfall into town centres and support local businesses. This year’s lineup will see the return of numerous popular events starting next spring. Save the dates! Blackwood Spring Fair Saturday 8th March 2025 Ystrad Mynach Spring Fair Saturday 29th March 2025 Caerphilly Food & Drink Festival Saturday 12th April 2025 Bargoed May Fair Saturday 3rd May 2025 Caerphilly 10k Sunday 11th May 2025 Risca Beach Party Saturday…